RuaMar Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2, 2025

  1. Introduction

RuaMar ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. We adhere to both US and EU data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Website Visitor Data: Our hosting provider, Squarespace, collects data including browser information, network and device details, web pages visited, and IP addresses.

  • Form Submissions: Information you provide when submitting forms on our website.

  • Marketing Data: Contact information for sending marketing communications (with your consent).

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use necessary cookies for website functionality and, with your consent, analytics and performance cookies.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (e.g., for marketing communications)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., to provide our services)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our services)

  • Legal obligations

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our services

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Analyze website usage

  • Comply with legal obligations

  1. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Squarespace (our website host)

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing, data storage)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

  1. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in these transfers.

  1. Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Object to processing

  • Not be subject to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@ruamar.co.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  1. Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

  1. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority without undue delay.

  1. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

  1. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Effective Date."

  1. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

  1. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hello@ruamar.co